(Installing the covers for the interior mirrors)

2023 BMW M3 CompetitionSECTION (Installing the covers for the interior mirrors)
  • Version A: 
  • Check the detents (1) and (2)
  • Replace the covers in case of faulty detents (1) or (2)
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  • Feed in the cover (1) and engage
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  • Version B: 
  • Check the detents (1) on the covers (2) for damage, if necessary, replace the covers (2)

    The covers (2) must not be damaged or missing

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  • Position the covers (1) correctly onto the mirror and lock it at the detents (2)
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  • Version C: 

Check 

  • Check the detents (1) and (2) of the covers for damage
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    Result 

    » Detent is damaged

    Measure

    • Replace cover
  • Guide in cover (1) on the left and right and engage on detents (2) and (3)
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Check 

  • Check clamps (1) for damage; replace if necessary
  • Check detents (2) for damage
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    Result 

    » Detent is damaged

    Measure

    • Replace cover
  • Feed the cover (1) into the guides at the front and engage it at the snap-in lugs (3) and the clamps (2)
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  • Version D: 
  • Check detents (arrows) on the covers (1) and (2) for damage, if necessary replace the covers (1) and (2)
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  • Position the covers (1) and (2) correctly on the mirror and engage it at the separation point (3)
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